Oworu Olumide Abiodun, the actor, has announced his interest
to contest for the Lagos state house of assembly membership under the Labour
Party.
The movie star, who is popularly known for his role as
‘Tari’ in the Africa Magic series ‘The Johnsons’, declared his interest via
social media posts on Thursday.
The actor shared a flyer alongside a write-up stating the
reason for his move.
Oworu said he would like to represent the Surulere constituency
at the Lagos house of assembly — a position held by Desmond Elliot, another
movie star.
He added that the youths are now aware more than ever and
that has motivated his decision.
“It is with a sense of honour and duty that I announce my
candidacy for membership of The Lagos State House of Assembly – Surulere
Constituency 1 on the platform of The Labour Party. The youth of this
generation in Nigeria are more politically aware than ever and are now striving
to have our voices heard and take part in the government process of this great
country,” he wrote.
“As someone with a passion for youth development, it is on
this note that I tender myself in service to play my part in the actualization
of an all inclusive government, where the young Nigerian intellectuals have a
chance to make a change by being a part of the move for the creation of a new
Nigeria. Thank you for your support. A new Nigeria is Possible.”
It remains to be seen when Tari picked the party’s form and
won the primaries.
The actor’s post also comes a few months after the deadline
for the submission of nomination forms by politicians contesting for seats at
the state houses of assembly — which was August 8, 2022.
Nigerians will go to the polls on February 25 to elect a new
president, while the governorship and house of representatives elections will
hold on March 11.
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